19 Things You Should Never Say to Kids
What parents and childcare providers should never say to children.
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Super-fun ways to keep kids social at a safe distance
Whether you're a parent or caregiver, here are some ways for you to keep children social while keeping everyone socially distanced...
Should You Get Your Child a Pet Bird?
Is a pet bird or birds a good option for your child? And what kinds of things do you need...
7 Tips for Elderly People Who Are Alone for The Holidays
Here are some tips and tricks you can use to make this holiday season an enjoyable one. With the holidays...
Everything You Need to Know About Hiring an Au Pair in Ireland
Know the requirements for hiring an au pair in Ireland. Hiring an au pair can be a lifesaver for parents...
How to Spot and Treat Arthritis in Pets
Signs, treatment and prevention of arthritis in pets.
11 Tips for Flying with Toddlers
What’s more difficult than travelling with babies? That’s right, travelling with toddlers. Check out our top tips for making long...
Au Pair Tips: Bonding with The Host Children
How to forge a strong relationship with the children of your host family. For au pairs who have just arrived...
What to Do If You Have Problems with Your Au Pair
Is the living situation with your au pair awkward and uncomfortable? Here is how you can manage it. While the...
What to Look for In an Au Pair
Tips to help get the perfect au pair for you and your family. Choosing an au pair is no small undertaking....
How to Manage Family Caregiver Guilt
Why do we feel this way? Here are 4 tips for dealing with the guilt that can come from being a...
5 Tips for Enjoying a Family Holiday with The Grandparents
A guide to ensuring an enjoyable trip with your aging parents. So, you have decided to take a family holiday...
Au Pair Tips: Questions to Ask the Host Family During the Interview
Questions to help au pairs decide if a host family is right for them. The au pair interview is a two-way process....
Home Remedies for Hotspots on Dogs
Hotspots on dogs are a common skin ailment you’ve probably seen but don’t know about. Here's how to give your...
5 Ways Parents Can Manage the ‘Terrible Twos’
Professional advice to help parents through the toddler stage. For many parents the switch from having a sweet little baby,...
Is Drinking While Breastfeeding Always a Bad Idea?
It can be tough to wade through all the conflicting information out there. After growing a human inside your body...
Pool Safety for Kids
>> Yearning for some relaxation? Find childcare here. Fun summer memories are often filled with days swimming in pools, but those...
How to talk to kids about coronavirus
Whether your child is afraid of getting the flu shot or has been coming down with one bug after the...
School’s out for COVID-19: How parents are navigating the impending childcare crisis
Looking for childcare? Find help in your area here. Parents are accustomed to school and day care closures due to...
Your Coronavirus Questions, Answered: What Families and Carers Need to Know
(updated on April, 21) The novel coronavirus has taken over the news and our lives. We are currently facing a...
5 Eco-friendly Dates For Valentine’s Day
by freelance writer Riley Herder >> Looking for childcare? Find carers in your area now. Valentine’s Day is just around...
Planting Spring Flowers with Kids
With the recent equinox heralding longer days and shorter nights, spring is officially underway. When you think spring, the first...
What’s safe for families to do—and not—during the coronavirus outbreak?
Coronavirus vigilance is all of our new reality. Schools are closing, football tournaments are cancelling and companies are allowing some...
Social distancing: What exactly does that mean and how does it work?
As the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreads throughout the country, health officials are asking everyone to practice social distancing. But...
The Live-in Carer Guide: Making Your Au Pair or Nanny Feel Welcome
Some extra toiletries, flowers in a vase or a little box of chocolates and a card wishing them well goes a long way...
Overnight Pet Care: What to Look For
What you should look for when choosing overnight care for your pet.
What Is Postpartum Belly Binding and Do I Need It?
If you’ve been pregnant and have given birth any time during the last five years or so, odds are pretty...
5 Tips for Juggling Parent and Child Care During the Summer
How you can manage life in the sandwich generation over the summer months. Navigating life in the sandwich generation is...
Questions to Ask in An Au Pair Interview
Ask the right questions to find the best au pair for your family. An au pair will be taking care...
Au Pair Tips: Why You Need a Contract and What It Should Say
Here is everything au pairs need to know about the au pair contract. For the au pair experience to be...
Fun Easter Games for Kids
Creative game ideas for children over the holidays. While there is no doubt that the Sunday Easter Egg Hunt is...
The Dog Diet: How to Keep Weight Off Your Dog
Is your dog walking with a little too much waddle? Reduce your dog’s excess weight in a controlled manner. All dog owners know...
How to Interview an Au Pair
An au pair is a foreign national who moves to a different country to provide childcare, while taking language classes and experiencing...
Lenny the Dementia-Friendly Barber
Lenny White is the UK’s first mobile dementia-friendly barber. With his pop-up barber shop, jukebox playing 1950s hits and old-fashioned...
How to Arrange Your Documents and Papers
Top tips for keeping your bills and important documents in order. Drawers pile up and folders split open from the...
6 Things You Can Expect When You Are the Royal Nanny
The royal nanny must always be the height of professionalism. From manners to milestones, there are many attributes to a...
Au Pair Tips: Holidays with Your Host Family
Tips for going, or not going, on holiday with your host family. One of the big questions au pairs and host families need...
Babysitting for Beginners: Meet the Children
How first-time babysitters can start their new job with ease. Are you worried about your first babysitting job coming up? Don’t worry – you...
Are You Scared of Your Child?
5 signs you fear your kids and how you can change their behaviour. Parents fearing their children is more common than you might think....
How to Send Children to Bed Stress-Free
Do your kids seem to find all their energy right before bedtime? If so, you are not alone. At the...